Hendricks County, Indiana: Professional Migration
Indiana · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+21.4
2024 Margin
D+2.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1916
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
175K
Population
Hendricks County, Indiana voted R+21.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 49,783 votes (59.65%). This represented a D+2.5% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1916.
Electoral Behavior
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Professional MigrationView all
Growing metro exurbs and suburbs receiving educated professionals from cities. These areas are shifting blue as remote work and urban flight bring liberal voters. Examples: Atlanta suburbs, DFW exurbs, Denver metro.
Volatility
4.9
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
+0.4/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+21.4
2020→2024 SwingD+2.5%
Voting StreakR since 1916
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population174,788
Median Age
38.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
53.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$95,261(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
79.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.9%(US: 18.6%)
Black
7.7%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
3.2%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
77.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
5.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.8%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.3%(31,917) | 59.6%(49,783) | R+21.4 | +2.5 |
| 2020 | 36.8%(32,604) | 60.8%(53,802) | R+23.9 | +9.8 |
| 2016 | 29.7%(22,595) | 63.5%(48,326) | R+33.8 | +1.0 |
| 2012 | 31.6%(21,112) | 66.4%(44,312) | R+34.8 | -11.4 |
| 2008 | 37.8%(24,548) | 61.2%(39,728) | R+23.4 | +24.2 |
| 2004 | 25.9%(13,548) | 73.5%(38,430) | R+47.6 | -3.1 |
| 2000 | 26.8%(10,786) | 71.2%(28,651) | R+44.4 | -7.9 |
| 1996 | 26.6%(9,392) | 63.1%(22,293) | R+36.5 | -2.4 |
| 1992 | 21.3%(7,071) | 55.5%(18,373) | R+34.1 | +14.4 |
| 1988 | 25.6%(7,643) | 74.1%(22,090) | R+48.5 | +3.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.0%(28,790) | 61.0%(48,718) | R+25.0 | +0.9 |
| 2022 | 33.8%(16,404) | 59.6%(28,965) | R+25.9 | -4.6 |
| 2018 | 37.6%(23,599) | 58.9%(36,966) | R+21.3 | +8.4 |
| 2016 | 32.5%(24,427) | 62.3%(46,722) | R+29.7 | -13.8 |
| 2012 | 38.7%(25,208) | 54.6%(35,541) | R+15.9 | +25.8 |
| 2010 | 25.5%(9,896) | 67.2%(26,072) | R+41.7 | +48.1 |
| 2006 | 0.0%(0) | 89.8%(25,216) | R+89.8 | -86.8 |
| 2004 | 48.0%(24,844) | 51.1%(26,441) | R+3.1 | +57.6 |
| 2000 | 18.8%(7,525) | 79.5%(31,800) | R+60.7 | -55.4 |
| 1998 | 46.7%(11,458) | 52.0%(12,757) | R+5.3 | +58.4 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.9%(31,290) | 56.0%(45,136) | R+17.2 | +14.0 |
| 2020 | 26.3%(23,179) | 57.5%(50,697) | R+31.2 | -7.1 |
| 2016 | 36.4%(27,180) | 60.6%(45,207) | R+24.2 | +3.4 |
| 2012 | 33.7%(22,125) | 61.3%(40,245) | R+27.6 | +28.7 |
| 2008 | 20.9%(13,381) | 77.1%(49,490) | R+56.3 | -17.7 |
| 2004 | 30.1%(15,691) | 68.7%(35,761) | R+38.5 | -27.3 |
| 2000 | 43.1%(17,303) | 54.4%(21,828) | R+11.3 | +7.0 |
| 1996 | 40.0%(14,063) | 58.3%(20,509) | R+18.3 | -21.5 |
| 1992 | 50.9%(16,453) | 47.7%(15,412) | D+3.2 | +28.1 |
| 1988 | 37.5%(11,098) | 62.5%(18,455) | R+24.9 | -0.8 |